Press Releases - 2008

Monday, July 7, 2008

112 Proposals Compete for Share of $30 Million from 21st Century Jobs Fund Business Plan Competition

Independent Peer Review of Applications Next Step

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Monday, July 7, 2008

Granholm Announces Assistance for $18 Million MAHLE Engine Components Expansion in St. Johns

Tier 1 auto supplier gearing up for increased piston ring production

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Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Granholm Announces Saturn Electronics Expansion, New Jobs in Ottawa County

Auto supplier chooses Michigan over China for $11 million project

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Thursday, June 26, 2008

Granholm: 21st Century Investment Fund Helping to Grow Michigan Companies, Create New Jobs

Governor Granholm and MEDC President and CEO James C. Epolito today announced MSF board approval of a co-investment of up to $2.5 million

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Wednesday, June 25, 2008

National Center for Manufacturing Sciences Selected to Lead 2008 21st Century Jobs Fund Competition Peer Review Process

Granholm and MEDC and CEO James C. Epolito today announced that NCMS has been selected by the SEIC Board to administer the independent peer review process for the 2008 21st Century Jobs Fund Business Plan Competition

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Wednesday, June 25, 2008

New Renaissance Zones Aid Business Expansions, Secure 7,036 Jobs in Jackson, Kalamazoo

Tax-Free Zones Facilitate Manufacturing, Research Expansion Projects

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Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Granholm Visits Growing Company MAHLE Engine Components USA Inc. in St. Johns

Celebrates company expansion, discusses economic plan to grow jobs and economy

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Tuesday, June 17, 2008

3,900 Jobs Created and Retained, Companies Investing over $179 Million to Grow in State

Governor Granholm today announced that the MEDC is helping nine companies grow in communities throughout the state

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Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Detroit and Muskegon Improvements Approved for Brownfield Aid

New car dealerships for Muskegon, neighborhood retail in Detroit

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Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Gov. Granholm and Brembo Announce Brembo North America Expanding in Oakland, Calhoun Counties

Braking Systems Supplier Chooses Michigan Over North Carolina, Mexico

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